RE: DOF on 50mm lenses [v04.n267/8]

[Curfman, Donald (GEIS)]

        > So, my question is: Are the newer lenses 
        > made in such a way that the DOF is very, 
        > very shallow and the older lenses are not? 

        No, the DOF is the same.  The lines are closer
        together on the AF lens because the focusing 
        ring doesn't have to be turned as far to make 
        the same amount of change in focusing distance.

        -Don